Lindsey v. Ketchum

Donald L. Corbin, Judge.

Appellants, Bob and Margaret Lindsey, sought to adopt Brandy Ketchum, a minor female child, pursuant to Ark. Stat. Ann. § 56-220 (c) (2) and (3) (Supp. 1983). The natural parents defaulted in responding to appellants’ petition for adoption; however, the natural mother, Julie Williams, a/k/a Julie Ketchum, appeared and testified in the adoption proceedings. The probate judge denied appellants’ petition for adoption. However, as the chancellor in the companion custody case, the trial court continued custody in appellants and denied the natural parents any visitation…